Internal Audit Coordinator (2)
Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited (MLTL) invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conducts audits focusing on the organization's zero-reliance on manual processes and ensures that all business functions utilize system tools fully.
- Evaluates the adequacy and compliance of documented business processes, particularly focusing on segregation of duties.
- Performs IT system audits to verify accurate data processing, access control and overall integrity of financial transactions and reporting.
- Documents findings, assesses control gaps and presents actionable recommendations to management
- Document process flows, risks and associated controls for all processes within the company and ensures this is maintained and updated annually.
- Performs appraisals on the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting administrative and other internal control systems and assess levels of adherence to laid down policies, procedures and relevant regulations.
- Provides recommendations and/or improvement opportunities in respect of control gaps and/or control deficiencies to management.
- Conducts annual walkthrough procedures of selected annual process narratives and ensures the procedures documented in the process narratives are in line with actual/intended procedures.
- Conducts management testing of key controls to assess its effectiveness.
- Consults with responsible managers and take action to remedy failures in key-control assessment.
- Collaborate with external auditors with matters related to their review and assessment of the processes.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and sustainability of forest management practices, ensuring that deforestation risks are mitigated and environmental targets are met.
- Verifies compliance with local and international environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.
- Performs audits to ensure compliance with labor laws, including zero tolerance for child labor, forced labor and any form of exploitation in agricultural practices.
- Ensures accuracy of farmer's data collection and its integration into system records.
- Audits seed distribution records to confirm proper allocation, timeless and traceability.
- Audits plant count, estimate locking and verification processes to ensure data accuracy.
- Confirms that bale counts are accurate and that labels are systematically verified.
- Conducts IT system audits to assess data reliability, system controls and access management within agronomy activities.
- Investigates suspected theft/fraud or poor management as revealed through routine audits or reported by heads of department, regional coordinators and executive management.
- Analyses evidence gathered from investigations and compiles reports of findings which is then discussed with the internal audit manager.
- Assists in organizing and collaborating stock count teams for monthly sampling, quarter-end and year-end stock count procedures.
- Investigates stock valuation discrepancies and report results to management for adjustments or corrective actions.
Personal Attributes
- Social and interpersonal skills
- Solution oriented with thirst for solving problems.
- Energetic, proactive and self-starter, with ability to adapt to changing circumstances and external factors.
- Integrity and professionalism, setting and demonstrating ethical and moral standards, and having a sense of personal accountability.
- The ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments to achieve common goals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably within the agricultural, sustainability or tobacco industries.
- Experience in auditing system-driven processes and sustainability initiatives is highly desirable.
- Computer skills specifically in software applications (MS Office)
- Good communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to live and work in remote areas.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and data analysis skills
- Expertise in IT systems and digital auditing processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel extensively to remote areas as needed.
Reporting
- The incumbent will report directly to the Internal Audit Manager on day-to-day activities.
Internal Audit Officer
Role & Responsibilities
- Gives assistance with routine control procedures, compliance checks for all company processes and operations in all departments.
- Compiles and submits internal auditing worksheets with applicable and necessary evidence to internal audit manager and internal audit coordinators.
- Performs follow ups on the implementation of corrective/remedial measures performed by department heads with the objective of eliminating control gaps and/or deficiencies identified in internal audit reports.
- Assists the internal audit manager/coordinators with the review of all processes and procedures.
- Assists in conducting investigations related with differences/unreconciled amounts identified as a result of physical verification of assets and/or inventory counts.
- Performs any compliance related verification tasks assigned by the internal audit manager/coordinator.
- Checks compliance with ISO policies & procedures and reports sub-standard acts and non-compliance to the departmental head for documentation/remedial purposes.
- Checks implementation of ISO standards by all employees within the section/department.
- Ensures that corrective actions are being done within specified time in case non-conformities observed during ISO Audits.
- Performs any other relevant duty as assigned by the internal audit manager/internal audit coordinator.
Personal Attributes
- Social and interpersonal skills
- Solution oriented with thirst for solving problems.
- Energetic, proactive and self-starter, with ability to adapt to changing circumstances and external factors.
- Integrity and professionalism, setting and demonstrating ethical and moral standards, and having a sense of personal accountability.
- The ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments to achieve common goals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- Holding a CPA or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Computer skills specifically in software applications (MS Office)
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to live and work in remote areas.
Reporting
- The incumbent will report directly to the internal audit coordinator on day-to-day activities.
Remuneration
Salary offered for all the two positions above is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Mode Of Application
Qualified, competent and confident candidates who meet the above outlined criteria, should apply in writing to the undersigned enclosing fully typed CV indicating telephone number and scanned copies of certificates and testimonials from previous employers, names and address of three referees, to reach the undersigned by 10th September 2025.
All applications should be addressed to Head, Human Resources, Mkwawa Leaf Tobacoo Limited, Tabora/Chunya and send electronically through hr@mkwawatanz.com
Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The qualified women who meet the outlined criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.